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CO SB26-189: Automated Decision-Making Technology

Detected August 18, 2026 · in AI in Hiring & Employment Screening

Colorado SB26-189 introduces new requirements for automated decision-making technology (AEDT) in employment, including bias audits and candidate notice.

Aforeworn detected this change in the AI in Hiring & Employment Screening space on August 18, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Enterprise employers, staffing/RPO firms, HR-tech/ATS vendors, and background-screening providers operating in Colorado. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the bill text for effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors AI in Hiring & Employment Screening continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New obligations for users and developers of AEDT in employment, including bias audits and candidate notification.

Who it affects

Enterprise employers, staffing/RPO firms, HR-tech/ATS vendors, and background-screening providers operating in Colorado.

What you must do

Review current AI hiring tools for compliance with SB26-189; prepare to conduct bias audits and update candidate notices.

Deadline

Not specified in the excerpt; check the bill text for effective dates.

Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills

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